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I dedicated this to all those who suffer from an awful car commute. Commute habits are tough to change, but consider bicycling or mixed mode by combining with a bus ride.
For me bicycling is part of daily life now: getting exercise, seeing the neighborhood slowly, getting the best parking spot, and saving time (avoiding car congestion) and saving money.
In order for bicycling to work for you, check out the gear list below, and remember to dress in layers, bring a water shell, wear a thin hat, and gloves to stay warm.
some gear that will make your bike ride awesome
Never change a bike light battery again! These are human powered off of the Dynamo hub on your bike. These German made lights will stay bright when you brake, and are highly visible on the road. I have both a rear and front light.
Keep that road grime off your back and your gear with these reliable mud guards and flaps.
These all weather high performance pads mean you will brake better under wet conditions and sudden stops in the city.
Proper inflation of your tire tube, paired with these tough Gator Skin tires will mean less chance of flats. The multi-layers protects from glass and sharp punctures.
some nice folks that do a great job on my bike
A great shop in my neighborhood, they do great tune-ups and repairs on your current gear. They also sell cool retro bikes and spare parts. They are not stuck-up, work with what you got, and very friendly with your questions. They did an awesome job installing my dynamo lighting. Highly recommend them if you are in the area.
Great shop near the U-district. They do good repairs and tune-ups. Nice place to get used spare parts for a repair.
Go here for maintenance classes, and learning about bicycle advocacy. Beautiful office.
just some stuff I wish we all could have for our spring and summer bike rides.
A classic leather saddle that adjusts itself to your body as you ride.
Water resistant bags for the commute. Prevent damage, and dropped packages, easy on, easy off.
Go car free. Bring your kid, dog or wife with you for the ride. Carry stuff, and an electric assist for the road! Rad Bike's of Seattle shown here.
Some easy starter rides and locations of recommended bike shops. Click the map to learn more.
Capitol Hill to University District
Bellevue, Mercer Island, to Seattle via I90 bridge
Redmond to University District across Seattle 520 Bridge
Capitol Hill to Ballard
Capitol Hill to Magnuson Park